Anyone have experience with the break-open NEF .308?

[toolmaker]

Saw one at the shop today and at $200 new, looked like a bargain. How well do they shoot in the right hands? For an inexpensive single shot, they sure seem rugged.

 

[priv8ter]

Hi

Well, I don't have one in .308, but I do have one in .270, and I like it.

I bought this gun for my wife to use for deer this fall, and I haven't been disapointed yet. It's topped with a Nikon Gamemaster 2-7X scope, and using Federal 130gr Power-Shok's. After only 60 rounds of ammo through it, my wife is putting up 2.5-3 inch groups(at 100 yards. Next trip, we are going to the 200 range).

I am happy with that accuracy.

Initially, I was worried that a .270 in that light of a gun was going to kick too much for my wife. But, while you know you are shooting it, it doesn't hurt that bad. Now, if I decide to go elk hunting, and try out Hornady's 140gr Light Magnum load, I'll let you know about that kick again.

If it was me, I'd get it. I was very torn between a .308 and a .270. Sportsman's Warehouse had the .270 in stock, which is what made up my mind. I payed $210 for mine, so if you can find one for $200 even, go for it!

greg

 

[Dave R]

Cheapest one I can find here is $219, so that looks likea good price.

And yes, I'm shopping for one. Mine'll be .223, though. Varmit rifle.

They have a pretty good reputation. Especially among people who actually own one. That's why its mighty rare to see a used one.

 

[Black Snowman]

Around here I'll spot a scoped .223 with regularity. Maybe one ever 4 or 5 stops in a gun store. Seems to be an experiment people tire of quickly. Not sure if accuracy is difficant or they just get sick of a break-open single shot. There's a NEF single shot Yahoo group with lots of good info

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/nef-singleshot/

 

[freedomlover]

Been there done that

Had one in .308, was surprised by its accuracy. Wasn't real happy with its weight however (it had a bull barrel), so I sold it for what I paid for it. I used to see them for around $200 at gun shows all the time...

They're good solid rifles, sub-MOA in the right hands. A lotta bang for the buck!

shoot straight,
freedomlover